The Booker Bulletin

Oct 6 - Wear GREEN - Mental Health Awareness Kick off/Twin Day - GREEN THING!

Oct 8 - Wear Pink

Oct 9 - PreK - 2 - CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT NIGHT (5:30 -7pm)

Oct 13 - 17 - FALL BREAK - No School

Oct 20 - PAJAMA DAY!! Don't be a sleepy head .... roll on out of bed! -

Or represent a "Decade" for my 30 years of Dedication in Education! Which decade do you like?

Oct 22 - Wear Pink

Oct 20 - RED RIBBON WEEK KICK OFF

Oct 27 - Superhero Day... Bengals you are all my superheroes!

Octr 29 - Wear Pink

Oct 30 - Book Character Day Hooray! FIND YOUR BOOK EARLY!

Nov 21 - Family Feast Day - Come FELLOWSHIP WITH FRIENDS & FAMILIES

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October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sept 15 - Oct 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 6 - 10 - Mental Health Week

Oct 13 - 17 - Fall Break

Oct 23 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week

Oct 21 - 25 - National School Bus Safety Week

Nov. 10 -14 - No Place for Hate - Anti-Bullying Week

Nov 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break

Dear Booker Families,

The first week of October has been filled with learning, teamwork, and celebration! Our teachers engaged in a full week of professional learning, including Saturday, to strengthen instructional practices and support every scholar’s success.

Our scholars engaged in our annual bilingual spelling bee and we are so proud of all of the participants! Spelling random words in front of their peers is not easy! We just want to celebrate our Bilingual Spelling Bee Champion — as well as our runner up for going 17 rounds, what an incredible accomplishment and a proud moment for our Bengals!

As we head into this week, remember that Fall Break is next week, October 13–17. Hang in there, scholars — you’re almost there! Let’s finish the week strong with great attendance, positive energy, and a focus on learning.

We appreciate your continued support and partnership. Together, we are building something great for our Bengals!

With Bengal Pride,
Booker Administration

In accordance with Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), parents now have the option to opt out of allowing their child to be seen in the school clinic during the school day.

Please note that if you choose to opt out:

• Your child may only be seen in the clinic for emergency situations.

• Regular or non-emergency visits to the nurse (such as headaches, stomachaches, minor scrapes, or other routine concerns) will not be allowed.

• You will be contacted to pick up your child for non-emergency situations.

• screenings like eyesight, hearing, and scoliosis can not be performed.

We urge you to carefully consider this decision, as opting out significantly limits our ability to support your child’s health needs during the school day.

To ensure your child can receive full care in the clinic, please complete the consent form at the link below: SB 12 Health Consent Form

If you have any questions before making this decision, please contact our school nurse:
Mrs. Hughes, RN
Phone: 281-891-8757

Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for working with us to keep all Bengals safe and healthy.

If you have already completed the form, we thank you for your prompt attention.

Dear Booker Families,

This is an important health and safety reminder for all Booker parents and guardians. Booker Elementary has been flagged by the Texas Department of State Health Services and Harris County Public Health as having one of the lowest compliance rates for student immunizations among elementary schools. This means that several students are still missing updated shot records or have not yet submitted their proof of immunization for the school year.

We need your immediate help to change that. Students who are not up to date on their immunizations—or who have not submitted their shot records—will not be allowed to attend school after Friday, October 10, 2025. All families were given a 30-day grace period to provide these records, and that deadline is now here. District and campus reminders have been sent to each family whose child is out of compliance.

Please submit your child’s updated shot record to Nurse Hughes as soon as possible.

Please note that while absences due to missing immunizations may be excused, they still count toward your child’s total absences and can negatively impact their attendance record and academic progress.

Keeping our Bengals healthy protects everyone—especially during this season when allergies and illnesses are common. Immunizations help prevent the spread of serious diseases and ensure our scholars can learn in a safe, healthy environment.

We must comply with Texas state law and Harris County Public Health regulations, which require all students to be properly immunized in order to attend school. Your cooperation is essential to keeping our campus and community safe. If you have any questions or need support obtaining your child’s immunization record, please contact Nurse Hughes immediately.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for helping us protect the health of every Bengal.

With appreciation,
Booker Administration
Striving for Excellence in Culture, Academics, and Results—Every Day!

At Spring ISD, student safety is our top priority. EVERY student must have their ID badge to ride the bus. Our Badge Up for Safety policy keeps riders safe and allows parents to track rides in real time through the Smart Tag app. Learn more:https://www.springisd.org/smarttag

• #CelebremosSpring Spring ISD is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! From our emergent bilingual programs to our traditional Hispanic performing arts to Spanish-immersive curriculum, Spring ISD aims to highlight, preserve, and celebrate the district’s Hispanic heritage every single day.

• #CelebremosSpring ¡Spring ISD se complace en celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Desde nuestros programas bilingües emergentes hasta nuestras artes escénicas hispanas tradicionales y nuestro plan de estudios de inmersión en español, Spring ISD tiene como objetivo destacar, preservar y celebrar la herencia hispana del distrito todos los días.

• Spring ISD is proud to go pink this October! We honor survivors, support fighters, and remember those we’ve lost. Together, we raise awareness and hope.

• ¡Spring ISD se enorgullece de vestirse de rosa este mes de octubre! Honramos a los sobrevivientes, apoyamos a los luchadores y recordamos a aquellos que hemos perdido. Juntos, creamos conciencia y esperanza.

• Our schools wouldn’t shine without our custodians!

• Today and every day, we thank the incredible team members who keep our campuses clean, and welcoming for students and staff. #CustodianAppreciation

• ¡Nuestras escuelas no brillarían sin nuestros conserjes!

• Hoy, y todos los días agradecemos a los increíbles miembros del equipo que mantienen nuestras instalaciones limpias y acogedoras para los estudiantes y el personal. #CustodianAppreciation

• Mental Health matters for our students, staff, and community.

• This week, we stand together to break the stigma, raise awareness, and encourage conversations around wellness and support

• La salud mental es importante para nuestros estudiantes, personal y comunidad.

• Esta semana, nos unimos para romper el estigma, crear conciencia y fomentar conversaciones sobre el bienestar y el apoyo.

• September is National #AttendanceAwarenessMonth! Being present on time and ready to learn builds strong routines that are the foundation for student success. Missing two days a month totals 10% of the school year, which is considered chronic absenteeism. Consistent attendance: Boosts academic performance and grade-level proficiency. Let's make every day count!

• ¡Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de Concienciación sobre la Asistencia! Llegar a tiempo y estar listo para aprender crea rutinas sólidas que son la base del éxito de los estudiantes. Faltar dos días al mes supone un 10 % del año escolar, lo que se considera absentismo crónico. La asistencia constante: Mejora el rendimiento académico y el nivel de competencia. ¡Hagamos que cada día cuente!

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Parents, we want to remind you that all birthday celebrations are only 15 minutes long. To avoid long interruptions of instructional minutes, we must limit our celebrations, especially since we have a class size with sometimes 24 students. So, to help us out - we will only be accepting cupcakes and juices for birthday celebrations. No pizzas allowed. All cupcakes must be in sealed container with a label (with label) and juices must be boxed juices only. We would love to have additional treats such as pizza, but sadly we cannot afford to lose the instructional time. Please drop all birthday cupcakes off before noon or send them with your child (if they are a car rider). We want to ensure that teachers are aware of any birhtday goodies to plan their instruction around the celebrations.

Only 34 left! We want to ensure that all families are complying with district and state mandates. Remember, determining a campus' socioeconomic status is a part of our accountability rating system. So, this is extremely important for us to be at 100% completion!

IMMUNIZATIONS

-Kinder parents - we need your help! We have been flagged by the Texas Department of Public Health for noncompliance with immunizations for our Kinder class! Please get those shot records in to stay enrolled. We will be updating all records by the end of this week and will have to withdraw any kinder student who does not have immunizations on file! We need 100% compliance with immunizations as well.

Health Consent - CALLING ALL PARENTS - you must fill out a consent for every child you have here at Booker Elementary! Click this link to access the health consent form:

DAILY ATTENDANCE MATTERS - Come each day and arrive before 8 am! – Give yourself extra time to get through the car rider line! We have about 30-40 students absent a day! Only keep students home if they have a fever or a doctor's note excusing them! 90% attendance is a state mandate! School starts promptly at 8:05 am each day! Let's see if we can reach 100% of our scholars being on time this week!

Front Office Visits - Parents needing to visit the front office in the mornings and afternoons - Please enter the building through the main entrance for assistance; preferably without your child in the mornings. Children who are car riders should be dropped off first in the car rider line, then parents we ask that you park in the front visitor parking spots or the curb that is NOT THE FIRE LANE. Proceed to the entrance with your valid ID or passport and ring the doorbell. You will be required to go through the metal detectors before proceeding to the window for assistance.

Visitor Mandate: Valid ID or passport required for all visitors! You must have a valid ID to be buzzed in! Be Ready to show your ID for all transactions and requests, upon entering the building.

Show respect for all stakeholders; our school, staff, and students! Be kind and respectful in your interactions with our staff members, teachers, and administrators. We want to ensure a positive environment for all and ensure the safety and security for all stakeholders. Please refrain from using profanity, disrespectful or threatening language/behaviors when interacting with our staff. Please be mindful that all clothing must be appropriate and free from inappropriate language/designs or revealing in nature.

Keep your contact information updated! If order for you to stay updated with the latest and most accurate school related information, please make sure you update your email address and phone number if you change them. Also, we need every parent to please sign up for DOJO to receive messages from your classroom teacher!

Let's keep up the great partnership and ensure we hold the highest standards for each other and our scholars! Together, we can achieve GREAT things!

Students are not allowed to have any electronic devices or cellphones on or out during the instructional day. Any student violating this policy will be assigned a consequence.

Reminder: Clear or Mesh Backpacks Only
For the 2025–2026 school year, only clear or mesh backpacks are allowed on campus. This safety policy will continue for the new school year. Please make sure your child comes to school with a clear or mesh backpack.

Recordatorio: solo mochilas transparentes o de malla

Para el año escolar 2025-2026, solo se permiten mochilas transparentes o de malla en el campus. Esta política de seguridad continuará para el nuevo año escolar. Asegúrese de que su hijo venga a la escuela con una mochila transparente o de malla.

Pants

• Khaki, navy blue or blue jeans (denim)
• Fitted at the waist • Belted (if pants have loops)
• No oversized or baggy clothing

Jumpers, Skirts, Skorts or Shorts

• Khaki, navy blue or blue jeans (denim)
• Shorts should approach the knee
• Belted (if pants have loops)
• Jumpers should be solid, no appliqués or designs

Shirts/Blouses

• Solid red, white or navy blue, baby blue, or royal blue ONLY
• Long or short sleeves
• With or without collars
• School spirit shirt
• Shirts must be tucked in (unless it has a band like a sweatshirt)

Cold Weather Attire

• Sweatshirts, turtlenecks must be red, white or blue. Jackets can be any
color but must not be worn inside the building.
• No sweatpants, no wind suits

El uniforme consiste de lo siguiente:

Pantalones

• kaki, azul marino o de mezclilla azul
• entallados a la cintura
• cinto
• ropa que no sea demasiado grande u holgada

Jumpers, Faldas, Falda Pantalón o Shorts

• kaki, azul marino o de mezclilla azul
• los shorts deberán ser a la rodilla
• cintos
• Los Jumpers deberán ser de color sólido, sin estampados o dibujos

Camisetas / Blusas

• colores sólidos/lisos rojo, blanco o azul
• manga corta o larga
• con o sin cuello
• camisetas con el emblema de Booker
• las camisas deberán estar fajadas (a menos que tengan una banda como las sudaderas)

Vestuario para el Tiempo de Frio

• sudaderas, camisas de cuello alto (de tortuga) en colores sólidos
rojo, blanco o azul. Las chamarras son permitidas en cualquier color
pero no podran ser usadas adentro de la escuela.
• no se aceptaran pantalones de correr o rompevientos

As we prepare for a successful school year, all families are required to complete the Annual Student Update online. This update ensures we have the most current contact, emergency, and medical information for your child.

Please complete the Annual Update as soon as possible by following these steps:

1. Visit the https://www.springisd.org/page/returning-students-annual-update

2. Log in using your parent portal account.

3. Select Annual Student Update for the 2025–2026 school year.

4. Review and update your child’s information.

5. Submit the form.

If you need assistance with your account or completing the process, please contact our front office at 281-891-8750 or stop by during office hours for support.

The mySpringISD portal provides an easy platform for staff and families, where they can access all of their digital resources, including Schoology and the Home Access Center. The single sign-on option gives parents, students and staff instant access to all their online resources from any device and any location.

To get started, log on to my.springisd.org, and sign in by using your parent Spring ISD network login username and password.

If you need login access or assistance, please call our registrar, Ms. Velasquez, at 281-891-8756.

Parents or guardians will be required to stand in front of an exterior camera and present valid identification, such as a driver’s license, before they are granted access to the building. This camera is positioned outside, near the main entrance, and no one will be permitted inside until their identity has been verified by the front office staff. To further enhance security, adults are asked to close the door immediately upon entering and ensure no one follows them in and must proceed through the metal detectors. Tardiness not only impacts learning but can also interfere with the seamless implementation of these protocols.

Let’s work together to ensure everyone's safety and that every student is present, on time, and ready to learn each day!

• Good Reason Houston, a partner with Spring ISD, is launching a citywide Pre-K Family Survey to better understand what families want and need when it comes to early learning. The survey is designed to capture family perspectives on access, awareness, and experience with Pre-K.

Thank you in advance for amplifying this important effort. Together, we can ensure more Houston families are aware of and connected to high-quality Pre-K opportunities. Take the survey HERE: bit.ly/prekhouston_digital

• Academic Family Guides (English)

• Graphic EN (PDF links are functional)

• Academic Family Guides (Español)

• Graphic SP

• Caption EN: Did you ever wonder what your child is learning in class right now—and how you can support them at home? We’ve got you covered! Please click the links below to explore the Academic Family Guides. These resources give you a snapshot of what your child will be learning during the first nine weeks of school, along with simple ways you can help reinforce that learning at home. At Spring ISD, we believe it takes all of us—you, your child’s teachers, the principal, and the entire district—working together as one team to give our scholars the very best. Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s success!

• Caption SP: ¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué está aprendiendo su hijo en clase en este momento y cómo puede apoyarlo en casa? ¡Lo tenemos cubierto! Haga clic en los enlaces a continuación para explorar las Guías Académicas para Familias. Estos recursos le brindan un panorama de lo que su hijo aprenderá durante las primeras nueve semanas de clases, junto con maneras sencillas de reforzar ese aprendizaje en casa. En Spring ISD, creemos que se necesita de todos nosotros—usted, los maestros de su hijo, el director y todo el distrito—trabajando juntos como un solo equipo para brindarles a nuestros estudiantes lo mejor. ¡Gracias por asociarse con nosotros en el éxito de su hijo!

We would love to have you! Please complete both forms to volunteer at Booker Elementary! It is important to do both forms. One is tailored just for us and specifies what you'd like to do as a volunteer and the other application is a district mandate for all Volunteers in Schools.

Booker Volunteer Interest Form

Spring ISD Volunteer Website

Spring ISD VIP Volunteer application:

PRESS 1 - REGISTRAR - Ms. Velasquez - dvelas1@springisd.org

PRESS 2 - ATTENDANCE CLERK - Ms. Yulissa Camacho ycamacho@springisd.org

PRESS 0 - RECEPTIONISTS - Ms. Enciso/Ms. Martinez

PRESS 3 - Counselor - Mrs. Ashleigh Foley - afoley@springisd.org - 281-891-8755

PRESS 4 - School Nurse - Ms. Shereka Kossie - skossie@springisd.org - 281-891-8757

FAX NUMBER: DIAL 281-891-8751

Website: https://booker.springisd.org/

Location: 22352 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-891-8750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booker.bengals.3
Twitter: @BookerBengals

• Your 2022 Bond Money at Work: Stay informed about the latest Bond project updates at our campus! These improvements not only enhance learning spaces and resources for our students but also promote energy efficiency and long-term cost savings. Thank you for your continued support!

Click here for High-Priority Maintenance Projects at our campus.

Click here for General Bond Updates.

• Your 2022 Bond Money at Work: Thanks to the 2022 Bond, Booker has recevied bullet proof windows and transaction trays installed and upgrades to our camera and WiFi system. This will allow us better safety and security and technology to help serve our staff and scholars. Next up, will be our fencing around the school premises and our new marquee! Coming soon! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing our campus. #BondUpdates